Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 Update: A Controversial "Dark Resolution"

Cookie Run: Kingdom has announced its Version 5.6 update, "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," packed with new content including cookies, episodes, events, toppings, and treasures. However, the update's reception has been mixed, to say the least.

The Good:

• Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie: This Ancient+ Cookie, a Charge type frontline fighter, boasts an Awakened King skill inflicting heavy damage and applying a CRIT Resist debuff. He also combines with Twin Dragons for powerful attacks. A special Nether-Gacha increases the odds of obtaining him.

• Peach Blossom Cookie: A new Epic Support Cookie providing healing and buffs to DMG and Debuff Resist.

• New World Exploration Episode: Dark Cacao Cookie's story continues in "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," featuring Yin and Yang battle stages.

The Bad and the Ugly:

The introduction of the Ancient+ rarity, a new highest rarity with a 6-star max promotion level, has sparked significant backlash. Adding an eleventh rarity instead of enhancing existing characters angered players, leading to threats of boycotts from the Korean community and whale guilds.

In response to this negative feedback, the developers have wisely postponed the update (originally scheduled for June 20th) to reconsider the changes. The official announcement is available on their social media channels.

The community's reaction highlights the importance of developer responsiveness to player concerns. The future of the Ancient+ rarity remains uncertain, pending the developers' reevaluation. Stay tuned for further updates.